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Happy National Pharmacist Day!

1/11/2019

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Happy National Pharmacist Day!!!!

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Flu shots, cold medication, health care advice, where would we be without our pharmacists? And for those of you who don’t know. I’m a pharmacist by day, romance author by night. But today, it’s all a our your friendly neighborhood pharmacist. It’s time to thank those hard workers who keep us healthy throughout the year, working crazy hours and weekends to ensure you have access to healthcare. It’s time to celebrate National Pharmacist Day on January 12. The day focuses on the importance of pharmacists, and it honors how much they impact our health and well-being.

Being a writer, a pharmacist, and new mom is a challenge but a challenge I love!!! Every aspect of my life flows into my books. You’ll see a medical inspired characters in just about every one of my novels. Science and the human body has always fascinated me and I’m lucky I’m able to help so many people with their health care needs.

A few fun facts about pharmacy

1. Coca-Cola was invented by a pharmacist named John Pemberton. He carried the jug of the new product down the street to Jacob's Pharmacy where it was sampled and pronounced "excellent" and placed on sale for 5 cents a glass as a soda fountain drink.

Another pharmacist, Charles Alderton, invented Dr. Pepper. Pepsi was also invented by a pharmacist, as was Vernor’s Ginger Ale by Detroit pharmacist James Vernor.

2. The first licensed pharmacist set up shop in the French Quarter. Louis Dufilho Jr. of New Orleans became American’s first licensed pharmacist in the early 1800s. Prior to then, you did not need a license to become a pharmacist.

3. The global pharmaceuticals market is worth $300 billion.

4. Benjamin Franklin was a pharmacist, while Agatha Christie was a pharmacy technician.

5. Lipitor is the best-selling drug of all time. It was introduced in 1997 and its patent expired in 2011, making about $125 billion.

6. Insulin is one of the most common medications that cause adverse events.

Ref: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/beth-lofgren-pharmd-bcps/2015/12/8-interesting-pharmacy-facts
Beth Lofgren, PharmD, BCPS
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